Teaching your children the soroban is a surefire way to help them excel in math. It's no wonder the Japanese abacus remains a core part of the mathematics curriculum in many countries.
Mastering the soroban allows for performing mathematical operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division very quickly and intuitively, which strengthens a child's understanding of these concepts.
Whether you're looking for a fun way to engage your kids or want to learn the soroban yourself, this article is for you!
We are going to share the best options for learning how to use the soroban.
Do I Need a Teacher to Learn the Soroban?
If you're like me, when you think about learning a new skill, the first thing that comes to mind is finding the right teacher. But is that the best solution?
After all, who knows more about a subject than someone who has spent years studying and teaching it?
The answer is probably yes.
That's why it can be beneficial to find someone to guide you or your child in learning the soroban.
Soroban Classes and Workshops
Several organizations offer in-person workshops. We recommend contacting them directly for the most current schedule and availability.
Learning the Soroban at Home
Here at Abacus Universe, we are big fans of self-guided learning. A highly recommended video course with exercise books offers a very progressive method that allows you to quickly learn how the soroban works, starting with addition and subtraction and moving up to more complex operations like multiplication and division, which with this method become child's play.
Get a Soroban
By the way, to learn the soroban, you will need one! We offer a very wide range of sorobans for you or your child to facilitate learning with a quality Japanese abacus!